Category Archives: Family
Frequently Asked Child Support Q & A In New York That May Surprise You
The details and circumstances surrounding child support are very complicated, and can include severe consequences when compliance is an issue, warranting working with an experienced local attorney to ensure that you have a voice in the system. Below, we go through some surprising facts surrounding paying child support in New York: Support Is Until… Read More »
What Is Mediation In Family Law?
Mediation is an option that is used in family law, prior to or as part of pending court proceedings, to help two parties reach an agreement. In mediation, a trained mediator helps facilitate communication between two parties concerning a given issue. The purpose of the process is to help those parties come to a satisfactory resolution…. Read More »
Parental Use Of Medical Marijuana & Child Custody
As family law attorneys who assist our New York clients with child custody on a regular basis, there are a number of custody-related questions that often come up, such as those involving such topics as how the courts decide custody, whether that decision automatically leans towards a 50-50 split between parents (pending extending circumstances),… Read More »
Child Safety Concerns & Restraining Orders
As family law attorneys who frequently answer questions for concerned parents, one of the key issues that we regularly deal with are parents who are concerned about their children and exposing their children to the other parent, where that other parent could do harm to that child. For a parent who is undergoing a… Read More »
Closely Examining ‘Parental Alienation’ In Custody Cases
Allegations of parental alienation are typically seen in acrimonious child custody cases, and they are no small matter. Courts treat these allegations very seriously, and in some cases, it can result in the parent accused of such conduct to lose custody and/or visitation rights. In a number of these cases, courts must be careful… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements: Common Questions & Answers
As Rockland County family law attorneys, we regularly receive a number of questions (and misconceptions) when it comes to prenuptial agreements, what they cover, and what rules apply to them. In a nutshell, a prenup is a contract you and your future spouse agree to before marriage, which sets out your rights and responsibilities… Read More »